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The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

Syfy show puts a spin on traditional reality TV

Syfy show puts a spin on traditional reality TV

By By: Hanna Taft, Staff Writer February 23, 2012

The first episode of Syfy’s reality series Face Off proves that reality television is more than scripted dialogue and fake drama, but has expanded to transforming humans into mythical and unknown creatures. Face...

Fresh Market alternative to traditional grocery stores

Fresh Market alternative to traditional grocery stores

By By: Jamie Lescht, Public Relations Manager February 23, 2012

Customers walking into a grocery store have two basic expectations: the store is clean and has the basic necessities. It is very rare that one finds a store that exceeds these standards, but Fresh Market...

Unique combination of styles bring 'Chronicle' to life

Unique combination of styles bring ‘Chronicle’ to life

By By: Angad Kanwal, Arts Production Editor February 23, 2012

The new sci-fi drama Chronicle provides viewers with a fresh take on the “found footage” genre, leaving them satisfied with the change of pace. Blending the over-the-shoulder, personal camera style...

TV falsely portrays student-teacher relationship

TV falsely portrays student-teacher relationship

By By: Danielle Kiefer, Staff Writer February 21, 2012

Ask any female who watches television, and she’ll tell you that the best dramas involve some sort of romance. Forbidden love adds even more interest to the storyline, but television writers have taken...

Feud between hip-hop stars reflect both poorly

Feud between hip-hop stars reflect both poorly

By By: Greer Smith, Staff Writer February 21, 2012

The hip-hop world can be a bitter, conflicting place. It has been shown in the past through infamous feuds, like ones between The Notorious B.I.G and Tupac, or Jay-Z and Nas. Though once more frequent,...

Foxy Shazam pays homage to classic rock

Foxy Shazam pays homage to classic rock

By By: Lauren Price, Staff Writer February 21, 2012

In the mood for some rock ‘n’ roll that strays from the normal? Look no further, for the Queenophiliacs of Foxy Shazam just released their third studio album, The Church of Rock and Roll. Judging...

The Weeknd's third mixtape proves his talent

The Weeknd’s third mixtape proves his talent

By By: Josh Samson, Arts Editor February 21, 2012

It’s unnatural in this age’s music industry to find a young, talented artist who is able to independently create a masterpiece that changes the face of popular music and seems to head towards getting...

New fast-casual restaurants open in D.C.

New fast-casual restaurants open in D.C.

By By Ben Fox, Staff Writer February 21, 2012

In the 1970s Burger King created one of its most memorable slogans, the now infamous line “Have it your way!” The meaning behind that phrase was that the food a customer ordered could be changed based...

'Hands All Over' remains fresh a year after release

‘Hands All Over’ remains fresh a year after release

By By Amna Farooqi, Editor-in-Chief December 21, 2011

  Maroon 5’s third studio album, Hands All Over, might have come out over a year ago, but its songs are still playing on the radio and resonating with their audience, proof of the band’s talent...

Rapper Drake at his finest with sophomore album

Rapper Drake at his finest with sophomore album

By By Josh Samson, Arts Editor December 21, 2011

  In this new age of music, only those who can successfully blend genres to create music that touches every soul can make it in a cut-throat music industry. In two years, rapper Drake has gone from...

‘Ever After’ showcases Canadian band’s talent

By By Lauren Price, Staff Writer December 21, 2011

Canada has given America many great gifts: maple syrup, ice hockey and a polite attitude. However, between Justin Bieber and Nickelback, the US has not received the greatest musical talent from that country....

Rihanna presents a darker side in 'Talk That Talk'

Rihanna presents a darker side in ‘Talk That Talk’

By By Lizz Chen, Circulation Manager December 21, 2011

  Musical artist Rihanna released her fifth studio album Talk That Talk Nov. 21, only a little over a year after releasing Loud. The new album demonstrates Rihanna’s versatility not only as a performer...

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